Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Physical Therapist in Albuquerque, NM.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy assessment procedures utilizing techniques consistent with the patient’s diagnosis. Develops individualized treatment plan based on evaluation findings.

• Provides detailed and concise documentation of evaluation, treatment, interim reports, and discharge evaluations within departmental timelines. Provides all necessary documentation required for on-going patient care.

• Participates in mentoring and training of clinical support staff, new professional staff, and students/volunteers in the aspects of patient care.

• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental performance improvement

• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical program development.

• Responsible for completing basic physical therapy competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.

• Meets productivity expectations for level of care and FTE status.

• Utilizes support staff and resources as per general guidance of departmental guidelines.

• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.

• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
• Ability to communicate effectively and finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction and established procedures
• Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Physical Therapy in State of NM
• CPR

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• One (1) year related experience